# Scarpetta Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/scarpetta JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/scarpetta.json - Cuisine: Italian - Neighborhood: Murray Hill (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/murray-hill) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: PDR (30 seated), Studio (50 seated/80 standing), Library (20 seated/30 standing), Madison Room (180); AV equipped - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.6 (3,346 reviews) - Address: 88 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA - Phone: (212) 691-0555 - Website: https://scarpettarestaurants.com - Hours: Monday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 9:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Scarpetta's elegant private spaces transform group celebrations into intimate Italian feasts, where Chef Scott Conant's signature spaghetti with tomato and basil becomes the centerpiece of unforgettable gatherings in Murray Hill. Whether you're hosting an intimate 20-person dinner in the Library or a grand 180-guest celebration in the Madison Room, each beautifully appointed space comes equipped with full AV capabilities and the kind of refined Italian hospitality that makes every toast feel momentous. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the downstairs private rooms, including the Library, for birthdays, corporate dinners and roundtables, often with family style menus. - Private rooms sit downstairs; reviewers name the Library for a 30th birthday and a larger party room holding 20 to 30 guests. - One private event began with cheese, meat and nibble platters followed by a family style meal; a la carte is used for regular large tables. - An events coordinator handles planning, including early cake drop-off and last-minute changes; one caller was quoted a few thousand dollars for a private room. - Work dinners of 11 and birthday tables of 10 report shared dishes across pastas, seafood and desserts. What works: Events staff handle planning, decor, timing and late arrivals well; Private room service described as attentive and knowledgeable; Kitchen accommodates gluten-free and other dietary restrictions across a group; Pasta and shared plates consistently praised by larger tables. Watch out for: Enclosed private room can get loud with little sound insulation; One event host reported a $2,000 overcharge and unanswered follow-up; Full party must arrive before seating; cake-cutting fee charged without warning. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Scarpetta have a private dining room?** Yes. Scarpetta offers a private dining room for groups in Murray Hill. PDR (30 seated), Studio (50 seated/80 standing), Library (20 seated/30 standing), Madison Room (180); AV equipped. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Scarpetta?** Guests at Scarpetta typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Scarpetta for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Scarpetta open?** Scarpetta is open Monday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 9:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Scarpetta?** Scarpetta is a $$$$ Italian restaurant in Murray Hill, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 3,346 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Handmade pastas headline a sophisticated Italian menu at this upscale locale with a cool vibe. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Scarpetta?** Groups book the downstairs private rooms, including the Library, for birthdays, corporate dinners and roundtables, often with family style menus. Private rooms sit downstairs; reviewers name the Library for a 30th birthday and a larger party room holding 20 to 30 guests. One private event began with cheese, meat and nibble platters followed by a family style meal; a la carte is used for regular large tables. An events coordinator handles planning, including early cake drop-off and last-minute changes; one caller was quoted a few thousand dollars for a private room. Work dinners of 11 and birthday tables of 10 report shared dishes across pastas, seafood and desserts. Reviewers praise: events staff handle planning, decor, timing and late arrivals well; private room service described as attentive and knowledgeable; kitchen accommodates gluten-free and other dietary restrictions across a group; pasta and shared plates consistently praised by larger tables. Watch for: enclosed private room can get loud with little sound insulation; one event host reported a $2,000 overcharge and unanswered follow-up; full party must arrive before seating; cake-cutting fee charged without warning. Based on 70 Google reviews of Scarpetta that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.